Racing Santander and Real Betis meet at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, in a match for this phase of the Copa del Rey (16th Finals). There is only record of 2 recent direct matches between these two teams: on 05-21-2015, which ended with the victory of Real Betis by (2-4), and on 21-12-2014, which ended with the victory of Real Betis for (2-0). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Racing Santander presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Racing Santander:
The home team reaches this phase of the Copa del Rey (16th Finals) after having played previous rounds with: UD Logroñés, UCAM Murcia and Mirandés. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 31 goals scored and 7 conceded. The team comes to this match after a home win with the CD Calahorra by (5-0). In the last 10 home matches Santander has won 9 and tied 1. Their defense has been very strong, having only scored goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their attack has scored regularly, since he scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games. This is a team that usually scores many times first: opened the scoring in 10 of its last 13 games, of these 10 came to rest in advantage in 6 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 8.
Racing Santander comes to this match with a 5-0 victory at the Calahorra reception. In the last qualifiers of the Copa del Rey, the home team eliminated Mirandés, Murcia and Logroñones. In this game against Betis, coach Iván Ania must maintain the usual 4-2-3-1, with Pérez being the most advanced player of the local team. It should be noted that the player mentioned above is the highlight of Racing Santander, with 5 goals scored. Miguel Gándara is still outside of the summoned, due to physical problems.
Real Betis:
The visiting team will make its debut in this edition of the Copa del Rey with the intention of conquering a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a team that usually shows similar results, at home and abroad. It is usually not affected by the home team, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a loss away with Getafe by (2-0). In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Real Betis won 5, drew 3 and lost 2. In 13 games, never got the comeback in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Real Betis enters this match with a defeat, 2-0, in the visit to the Getafe field. It is important to underline that the visiting team registered only 1 win in the last 4 matches played. Usually the coach Quique Setién acts in 3-5-2, privileging the defensive organization and the fast attacks by the flanks. On the other hand, Boudebouz is the main organizer of the game, being the owner of a high quality pass and vision of the game. There are no absences of weight for this game.
PREDICTION: Betis to win @ 1.44
